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SNMP V3
SNMP V3 utilizes a user-based security model which, among other things, offer enhanced security over SNMP V1 and V2.
Creating Users
- Navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: SNMP Setup.
- In the SNMP V3 panel, click the PLUS icon in the top-right corner.
- The SNMP V3 Settings window will display.
- Enter the required information in the fields provided.
- SNMP User Names and passwords are independent of users that are configured on the Tools/Users page.
- User names are arbitrary. SNMP User Names should be between 1 and 31 characters in length.
- The User Name must be the same on SecureSync and on the management station.
- The Auth Type field provides a choice between MD5 and SHA.
- The Auth Password must be between 8 and 32 characters in length.
- The Priv Type field provides a choice between AES, DES, and No Privacy.
- The Priv Passphrase must be between 8 and 32 characters in length.
- The Permissions field provides a choice between Read/Write and Read Only.
- SNMP User Names and passwords are independent of users that are configured on the Tools/Users page.
- Click Submit. The created user will appear in the SNMP V3 panel:
Editing and Deleting Users
To edit or delete a user you have created:
- Navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: SNMP Setup.
- Click the row of the SNMP V3 panel that displays the community you wish to edit or delete. The cursor will change from an arrow icon to a pointing finger to indicate that the entry is clickable.
- The SNMP V3 Settings window will display:
- Apply your changes and click Submit. OR: Click Delete to remove the User.